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Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 04, 2013, 08:18:03 AM

Did anyone else here get contacted by these folks to be on their show?

I did and have made it passed the NYC Casting company and was contacted by the Shows Associate Producer Saturday telling me I had one more hurdle. Today at 10am I have an hour long phone interview with a Producer.

In my Skype interview where they all could see me but I could not see them they quizzed me by throwing crazy meats and ingredients at me to see how I would grill them up.

All I do know about the show is there will be regional contest leading I think to a final championship. Philly, Wash DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond and somewhere in NC.

If you know me I have the most competitive nature of anyone you will meet. When asked at the end "why would you want to be on Master Grillers?" I replied...

"I have an overwhelming compulsion to beat anyone you thinks deserves to be on the show against me."

Any of y'all get the call? Good luck!!!
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Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: muebe on September 04, 2013, 08:53:02 AM

No call coming my way :D :D

Good luck Mike. Hope to see you make the show!

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: ACW3 on September 04, 2013, 09:23:12 AM

Good luck.  Keep us posted when they will start showing this on the Travel channel.  I'll set my DVR.

Art

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: sliding_billy on September 04, 2013, 09:26:18 AM

Congrats so far Mike, and good luck!

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Post by: Jaxon on September 04, 2013, 10:57:03 AM

Dang...I've been away from the phone for a while.  I'll have to go back and check my voice mail.

I'll let you know.

By the way, Mike, I can't wait to see you in the competitions.  I have you on "monkey see" - whatever that is - and enjoy those videos a lot.

Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 04, 2013, 12:13:29 PM

1.5 hours talking with that Producer Lady and I am 99% sure I will be on the Show! Final word soon but she loved me and my story and attitude and personality. The show will film in 3 weeks in Annapolis for I think $10,000.
Wow!
Gonna have to crack a beer here at noon and soak this all in. POP!

Lol thanks for the encouragement guys!!!


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Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: drholly on September 04, 2013, 12:31:13 PM

Good luck, Mike. We'll be pulling for you!

Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 04, 2013, 12:33:47 PM

Dr you guys always do pull for me and the encouragement makes a big difference. Thanks Folks!!!!


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Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: mikecorn.1 on September 04, 2013, 12:51:57 PM

Cool. Congrats. :)


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Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Jaxon on September 04, 2013, 06:53:11 PM

If you're needin' a sous chef...well, I'm available.

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Keymaster on September 04, 2013, 07:25:24 PM

That's pretty cool!! Hope you take the ten Grand. Wonder if their going to throw weird stuff in like Fish, goat, buffalo, Turtle Blowfish and stuff normal people have never cooked just to try and throw you for a loop. good luck Mike!!

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: TentHunteR on September 04, 2013, 10:33:38 PM

Quote from: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 04, 2013, 08:18:03 AM

If you know me I have the most competitive nature of anyone you will meet...

No way... I'm more competitive than you (he said competitively)!  ;D



Congrats on the interview. Hope you make it!

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: pz on September 04, 2013, 11:05:07 PM

Hearty congratz!  Not many make it to TV BBQ-land, and it would be great to see a forum member make it to the big time - the $10k wouldn't hurt either

Best of luck, and I'll be sure to record the program (http://www.niscienceclasses.org/main/Smileys/fantasticsmileys/main_thumbsup.gif)

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: TMB on September 05, 2013, 08:48:33 AM

Congrats Mike!   I did get a missed call from a number I didn't recognize but I  just thought it was another bill collector  ??? ???


One of these days Mike we will meet up and when we do I'd be honored to cook with you on your SRG or TBE!

Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 05, 2013, 09:25:31 AM

Thanks guys and gals.
Today I start some very intense homework and studying. The show will be filmed in Annapolis MD which is on the Chesapeake River so first is to find out what is being caught fresh from the River at this time of year thinking they will want to use something from the region.

I'll be going to Butchers and big Meat Markets with different Grilling Mentors and talk about every Cut and type of meat that could possible be thrown at me. Same thing with a different mentor at Fruit and Vegetable Markets.

With short time factors I will focus on Rubs and Season combinations and not marinades.

Another friend will be helping me with Plating using Style, Color Combinations and Height.

I look and act like a Cartoon but I will be an encyclopedia of Grilling knowledge.

Thanks again folks for the encouragement!

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Post by: drholly on September 05, 2013, 11:30:56 AM

Mike, be sure to let us know when your segments are airing. I don't want to miss them! I'd say good luck - but I know it's mostly hard work.

Cheers!

Title: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: Pit Boss Mike Hedrick on September 05, 2013, 01:49:57 PM

Just got the Official call and I am on!

Oh heck yes!!!!
This can be a huge break for a fella like me and I promise to make y'all proud of me

Thanks Lord!!!!


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Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: sliding_billy on September 05, 2013, 02:03:10 PM

Awesome news!

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: pz on September 05, 2013, 02:21:37 PM

Fantastic; what exciting times!  :)

Title: Re: Travel Channels Master Griller show called GRILLED!
Post by: drholly on September 05, 2013, 02:22:43 PM

Whooo Hooo - I didn't doubt it for a minute. Good for you - keep us up to date!